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How you can be good at math, and other surprising facts about learning

Audience
Teachers, Parents, Students

Description
This talk gives hope to the the mathematically fearful or challenged, shows a pathway to success, and brings into question the very basics of how our teachers approach what should be a rewarding experience for all children and adults.

Keywords
growth mindset

Author(s)
Jo Boaler; TedTalk

Date
2016

Abstract
Stanford mathematics education professor Jo Boaler, who shares the brain research showing that with the right teaching and messages, we can all be good at math. Not only that, our brains operate differently when we believe in ourselves.